Enrollment
664
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, NE
Blue Sage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Sage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317011002373
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Sage Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Sage Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Sage Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011002373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Sage Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Sage Elementary
Blue Sage Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Elkhorn, Nebraska, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Nebraska schools and 44% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 90% of state schools at 664 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 664 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elkhorn Public Schools spends $11,003 per pupil, 38% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students) and Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students) alongside Blue Sage Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blue Sage Elementary compares
Blue Sage Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 91% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Blue Sage Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhorn Public Schools, which includes Blue Sage Elementary.
$11,003
Per student
-38%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blue Sage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Sage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Sage Elementary
How many students attend Blue Sage Elementary?
Blue Sage Elementary has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Sage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Sage Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 44% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Sage Elementary?
2.8% of students at Blue Sage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Sage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Sage Elementary is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Sage Elementary?
Blue Sage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Sage Elementary rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Sage Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
Is Blue Sage Elementary a good school?
Blue Sage Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Blue Sage Elementary, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn High School (769 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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